Diwali is a festival of unity in diversity which is celebrated by all irrespective of caste, class and religion across the country and overseas too. Daily headlines from the UAE and around the world brought to you by Gulf News. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/videos
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00:00Indian festivals are a reflection of Indian culture.
00:08Diwali is a festival of unity in diversity, which is celebrated by all irrespective of
00:14caste, class and religion across the country and overseas too.
00:18The dazzling display of diyas, i.e. the clay oil lamps and bright LED light and the spectacular
00:24fireworks why with the new moon's night to drive away the darkness and brighten the lives
00:30on this joyous occasion.
00:32Diwali which symbolically marks the victory of good over evil all over India also symbolizes
00:38the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
00:41It celebrates the killing of the demon king Ravan by Lord Ram and also the slaying of
00:47demon king Narakasura by Hindu god Krishna and his consort Satyabhama.
00:51In the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while men and children burst crackers
00:56and light up fireworks, women invite each other to their homes to see their Bommala
01:01Koluvu, which is the doll display.
01:04The visiting ladies are offered Tambulam comprising of fruit, blouse piece, turmeric and vermilion
01:10for a happy married life with prosperity and good health.
01:14Neighbors and friends exchange traditional sweets and savories.
01:18Diwali, the festival of lights in India, the biggest and the most important festival.
01:23Diwali is based upon the place where people live.
01:26In north, the story is when Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana is celebrated
01:32as Diwali.
01:33But in south, we believe that Satyabhama, other form of Bhoomadevi, meaning mother earth
01:39and with Lord Krishna defeated demon Narakasura and celebrated as Diwali.
01:48Happy Diwali to all!